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IL SB3917
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laura Fine
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AI Summary
- Requires all "major" facilities designated by the Illinois EPA and U.S. EPA to conduct periodic sampling for PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) using accredited wastewater analytical methods as part of their NPDES discharge permits
- Mandates publicly owned treatment works to sample influent, effluent, and biosolids for PFAS, while other major facilities must sample effluent only
- Requires NPDES permit applications for wastewater discharges with potential PFAS contamination to include sample results fully characterizing all PFAS compounds
- Prohibits the Agency from issuing permits for land application of sludge or biosolids unless applications include PFAS sample results, and requires ongoing periodic PFAS sampling under such permits
- Amends Section 39 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/39) and adds new Section 39.16; introduced February 6, 2026 by Sen. Laura Fine
Legislative Description
EPA-WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT
Last Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Assignments3/6/2026
Environment and Conservation3/3/2026
Assignments3/2/2026
Environment and Conservation2/24/2026
Assignments2/6/2026
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